How do you calculate a bracelet’s total carat weight?
| Carat per stone | Stone count | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 ct | 48 | 12 ct |
| 0.50 ct | 24 | 12 ct |
| 0.75 ct | 16 | 12 ct |
| 1.00 ct | 12 | 12 ct |
For a design containing different stone sizes, calculate each group and add the results. For example, ten 0.50 ct diamonds and twenty 0.10 ct diamonds total 7 ct. The total alone does not explain the arrangement.
Why can bracelets with the same total weight look different?
The total can be distributed across more smaller stones or fewer larger ones. Diamond outline, settings, spacing and bracelet length also affect the appearance of the complete piece. A uniform round line and an alternating fancy-cut design should not be compared by total weight alone.
Ask for the actual stone schedule and dimensions for the bracelet you are ordering. The arithmetic examples above explain the terminology; they do not promise that each arrangement creates the same wearable length.
How do carat options work in the Tennis Collection?
Our Tennis Collection uses the available carat-per-stone options shown on each product page. The selected bracelet diamond package is added to the selected metal price. The bracelet specification tier is fixed for that design; existing designs retain their own specifications.
Read the page’s listed total-weight reference and confirmed complete quote together. If a change needs a different stone arrangement or you are unsure how it relates to the image, ask the atelier to confirm the final stone schedule before ordering.
What should you compare before buying?
- Carat per stone, stone count and total weight.
- Diamond origin, shape and applicable quality specification.
- Bracelet length, setting style and clasp construction.
- The fixed design specification and chosen metal.
- Complete order total, deposit and remaining balance.
For natural-diamond requests, a complete priced combination must cover every required stone. If the necessary sizes are unavailable, arrange a quotation rather than assuming missing stones are included. Our tennis bracelet buying guide covers fit and clasp questions.
Common questions
Is total carat weight the same as bracelet length?
No. Carat is weight. Length depends on the stones’ dimensions, settings, links and clasp.
Does 0.50 ct mean the bracelet costs the price of one diamond?
No. Read the bracelet’s complete quote and package description. A per-stone size is not by itself the finished-piece price.
Are all Tennis Collection bracelets Premium?
No. Existing designs retain their specified tiers. The five newly added designs use Premium; check each product page for its specification.
Ask Victoria Diamonds in London
Discuss your piece with our atelier by appointment at 59 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TJ, in the Hatton Garden area. Bring the design name and the questions you want to resolve before ordering.